Posted by Richard Crowley on 01/11/01 11:49

rynato wrote ...
> I've been approached to edit a documentary. The budget is small but not
> ridiculously miniscule... in other words it's worth accepting the job,
> but for one catch...
>
> ...the topic at hand is a case of anti-semitic discrimination involving
> an HOA and neighbors who worked to harass this man into moving out.
>
> I have learned enough about the situation and the proposed project
> that I feel secure this is not just a vendetta nor is the guy a flake.
> However these neighbors proved very litigious with him and I am
> concerned that if I get involved in this project, I will end up getting
> sued even if we are careful not to identify anyone by name nor show his
> image.
>
> I would still like to work this project. What do you do in this
> situation - what sort of agreement would be appropriate in this
> situation? I am thinking of some sort of legal agreement that they will
> assume the costs for any legal defense I may require if I am sued, plus
> that they pay any damages which I am assessed should I be successfully
> sued. This includes any suits for libel or slander.
>
> I am just the editor but I am assuming that I am legally exposed if
> the former neighbors decide to get legal about this. As you all know we
> live in a litigious society.
>
> Constructive advice appreciated.

Can you do it annonymously? How can have any realistic
expectation of indemnification from the producers if their
budget is "small" (your characterication)?

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